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Support the DeKalb History Center Archives

Although this year has flown by, it has been a great one for the DeKalb History Center. We have had so many guests take advantage of our learning opportunities through programs, exhibits, and events here at DeKalb History Center. Plus, it has been a record breaking year for research requests. To date, 350 researchers have used our Archives. And in 2025 alone, we have added 65 new collections to our Archives.

More than ever, people are turning to us as a resource to uncover family stories, learn about their home, or reveal untold histories. To keep up with this demand, we must expand our storage, cataloging system, and supplies. Our goal of $15,000 will go toward the mission of collecting, preserving, and sharing DeKalb County history for generations. 

This year, we are focusing on the essential building blocks that outfit our Archives. This humdrum equipment makes all the difference behind the scenes. We cannot properly carry out our mission without these items. 

  • Shelving Units 

  • Remodeling of storage spaces

  • Archival Boxes and Protective Sleeves

  • Archival Software Cataloging System 

  • Dehumidifiers

You can make a difference - please help us to continue to preserve DeKalb County History

 

 

 
Contribute

 

Support the DeKalb History Center Archives

Although this year has flown by, it has been a great one for the DeKalb History Center. We have had so many guests take advantage of our learning opportunities through programs, exhibits, and events here at DeKalb History Center. Plus, it has been a record breaking year for research requests. To date, 350 researchers have used our Archives. And in 2025 alone, we have added 65 new collections to our Archives.

More than ever, people are turning to us as a resource to uncover family stories, learn about their home, or reveal untold histories. To keep up with this demand, we must expand our storage, cataloging system, and supplies. Our goal of $15,000 will go toward the mission of collecting, preserving, and sharing DeKalb County history for generations. 

This year, we are focusing on the essential building blocks that outfit our Archives. This humdrum equipment makes all the difference behind the scenes. We cannot properly carry out our mission without these items. 

  • Shelving Units 

  • Remodeling of storage spaces

  • Archival Boxes and Protective Sleeves

  • Archival Software Cataloging System 

  • Dehumidifiers

You can make a difference - please help us to continue to preserve DeKalb County History

 
 

$7,177 raised

52 contributors
Contribute

 

$1,500
Give $1,500

Cost of Archive Cataloguing System per year.

$350
Give $350

Cost of one storage shelf unit.

$200
Give $200

Cost of materials to preserve a medium size archival collection.

$150
Give $150

Cost of a dehumidifier

$75
Give $75

Cost of materials to preserve a small archival collection.

$25
Give $25

Cost of an archival box

$10
Give $10

Cost of 1000 Minutes of Oral History Transcriptions from Audio

Different amount

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